Vox
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2021-05-04
After four years of inaction, the EPA is finally regulating this superpollutant
Sales of air conditioners are soaring. Regulating the heat-trapping hydroflurocarbons in them is crucial.
Los Angeles Times
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2021-05-04
EPA rule to phase out greenhouse gases used in refrigerators, coolants
The Environmental Protection Agency is proposing to phase down production and use of hydrofluorocarbons, highly potent greenhouse gases commonly used in refrigerators and air conditioners.
AP
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2021-05-03
EPA rule to phase out gases used in refrigerators, coolants
WASHINGTON (AP) — In the first Biden administration rule aimed at combatting climate change, the Environmental Protection Agency is proposing to phase down production and use of hydrofluorocarbons, highly potent greenhouse gases commonly used in refrigerators and air conditioners...
The Washington Post
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2021-05-03
Biden administration to propose first rule requiring cut in climate pollutants
The Environmental Protection Agency proposed on Monday a rule that would sharply cut the use and production of hydrofluorocarbons, powerful greenhouse gases used widely in refrigeration and air conditioning. The proposal, a phase down of 85 percent over the next 15 years, marks the first time the Biden administration has used the power of the federal government to mandate a cut in climate pollution.
The New York Times
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2021-05-03
E.P.A. to Announce Phase-Down of Powerful Greenhouse Gases
The Biden administration is moving quickly to limit hydrofluorocarbons, which are Earth-warming chemicals used in air-conditioning and refrigeration.
Earther
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2021-05-03
EPA Takes Step to Reduce Some of the Most Dangerous Greenhouse Gases
The Biden administration is clamping down on hydrofluorocarbons, an extremely powerful suite of greenhouse gases. On Monday, the Environmental Protection Agency proposed new rules to ramp down the use of these chemicals by 85% over the next 15 years.